Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0002A recorded on September 24, 1978 teaching from Hebrews 10:11-14 – But This Man.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens uses Hebrews 10:11-14 to contrast the Old Testament sacrificial system with the New Covenant established through Jesus Christ. Stevens highlights three key deficiencies of the old system: the multiplicity of imperfect, repetitive sacrifices offered by numerous priests, the ceaseless, exhausting nature of their ministry, and the ultimate inability of these sacrifices to truly atone for sin. In contrast, Jesus’s single, perfect sacrifice is emphasized as sufficient and complete, leading to a state of rest and assurance for believers. Pastor Stevens concludes by urging listeners to embrace this finished work of Christ, emphasizing faith and obedience over works-based righteousness and highlighting the certainty of salvation and future glory with Christ.